Emails & Opinions

Joe HendersonMay 30, 2017

There are important things going on in the state today; I probably should pay more attention to them. Will Gov. Rick Scott wield his veto pen? The nation’s policy on Cuba is attracting attention; 55 U.S. senators signed a letter urging travel restrictions on visits to that island nation be lifted. That stuff, and more, […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Bonjour from the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Our transatlantic cruise reached its final destination in Copenhagen, where we disembarked to take in the fascinating Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park […]

Peter SchorschMay 27, 2017

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined South Florida Congressman Ted Deutch Thursday or a public event at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors. That appearance was followed by a major Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at a private home in Fort Lauderdale; at $5,000 a ticket, the event raised $300,000. All the money Deutch raised will go toward the Democratic […]

Blake DowlingMay 27, 2017

Attending a Florida Public Relations Association professional development session, seeing many of the state’s best PR pros in the room was thrilling. Nanette Schimpf from Moore Communications Group; my man Rick Oppenheim (from RB Oppenheim Associates) and the main sponsor of the event, the rock-solid team at Sachs Media Group represented by Ryan Cohn and […]

Phil AmmannMay 26, 2017

Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly has made the right decision to extend temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians living in the United States. Deporting Haitians right now would have been disastrous for them and for Haiti, which is currently in no condition to accept them. At the same time, by promising them only […]

Guest AuthorMay 26, 2017

When disasters happen, whether natural or man-made, emergency responders work in unison to protect the public. In the case of a hurricane, even before the heavy winds bear down on communities, emergency responders are already implementing plans to help residents get out of areas at risk, safely and swiftly. Behind the scenes utility companies, government […]

Peter SchorschMay 26, 2017

After Florida Politics’ most recent report about the mostly behind-the-scenes scrum within the Florida House GOP freshman class to determine which of its members will one day be Speaker, the conclusion was that for either Jamie Grant or Frank White to win, one of them would have to drop out of the race quickly. Not much sooner after this was […]

Peter SchorschMay 26, 2017

Winston Churchill once said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Democrats are starting to formulate a strategy for Bill Nelson’s upcoming Senate re-election effort — more likely than not facing Gov. Rick Scott. Not one to waste a good opportunity, Nelson’s nascent campaign could receive a significant boost by way of a veto of the sweeping education […]

Peter SchorschMay 25, 2017

Criticism of Trump budget proposal to grow upon his return from overseas President Donald Trump presented his budget proposal to Congress this week. Like other budgets proposed by his predecessors, the term “dead on arrival” quickly becomes the operative word for those paying attention. Usually, this event is well covered, especially on the cable news […]

Joe HendersonMay 25, 2017

Um, Sally Boynton Brown? If you’re trying to explain why Democratic voters didn’t turn out in sufficient numbers last November to deliver Florida to Hillary Clinton, I suggest a different approach than saying basically “they don’t get it.” That’s not a direct quote from the newly hired executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, but […]

Emails & Opinions
Family members appear behind a pile of debris outside their home in Steinhatchee, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Thursday night. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)

Joe Henderson: Frank Deford’s passing deserves a moment of pause and reflection

Sunburn for 5.30.17 – Special Session when?; Budget turkeys where? Filed for SD 40 who? Fix ‘stand your ground’ how?

Nancy Pelosi visit demonstrates Ted Deutch’s growing role in nat’l party

Blake Dowling: Ransomware, the Mob catching up with the times

Ted Deutch, Mark Hetfield: Six-month extension for Haitian TPS is not enough

Gary Croke: Past hurricanes help prepare for tomorrow

With Frank White out of Speaker’s race is Northeast Florida ready to rally to one of its own?

Democrats have opportunity-in-crisis with Rick Scott education bill veto possibility

The Delegation for 5.25.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Joe Henderson: If some Democrats don’t care about ‘issues’ maybe that’s leaders’ fault